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Help with your Online Research

Having problems finding the right database?  Don't recall how to narrow your search results? Can't access online content from off campus?  These frequently asked questions are a good place to start.

Evaluating Information
Trying to decide what resources to include in your paper?  Use this page to help eliminate questionable items and use the best possible sources.

Citation Styles
You've gathered your resources, and now you need to type up the bibliography.  Start with these explanations of the various styles used and links to examples.
EndNote Web
You've gathered your resources, and now you need to type up the bibliography.  Start with these explanations of the various styles used and links to examples.

Copyright Information & Resources
Not sure if you can legally use a resource you have found?  This page provides many links to help answer your copyright questions. 

Finding Journal Articles
Your professor has asked you to use scholarly journal articles.  Not sure how to find them?  Try this webpage designed to help you get started.

Finding Books
If you are looking for a book, check out this link for info on how to access items in Williams Library and e-books you can read from off campus.

Database Help Sheets
Use these guides to help you decide which database to use and how to use it.

EBSCO Database Equivalents
In 2004, Williams Library made the switch to EBSCO databases.  Click here for a comparison chart outlining our previous subscriptions and their current equivalents.

Get More Research Help from NSU Library Staff
Don't see the answer to your question among these pages?  Contact Williams Library staff via e-mail, phone, or in person. 

Site updated 15 August 2005
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